Douglas County
Lakeside town clerk unexpectedly resigns, board appoints replacement
In January, the Town of Lakeside, Wisconsin (pop. 691) was shaken by the unexpected resignation of long-time Town Clerk RuthAnn Schnepper, who had held the office for more than...
National Bank of Commerce account holder loses $4,000 to text scam
On Nov. 15, 2024, a Superior resident (who wishes to remain anonymous) visited the website of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC), his financial institution, in order to obtain...
After six crashes in 2024, Superior Public Safety Committee recommends four-way stop at 18th Street and Cumming
On Dec. 19, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting Superior’s Public Safety Committee, City Councilor Ruth Ludwig introduced a resolution which would establish a four-way stop at the North...
As public records requests proliferate, Superior invests in data compliance software
On Nov. 19, 2024, the Superior Common Council approved an $11,591 annual contract with JustFOIA, a Florida company whose software will help the city track and promptly fulfill public...
Construction phase of Allouez Bay marsh restoration nears completion
A marsh restoration project is currently underway at the southern end of Allouez Bay. The purpose of the project is twofold: (1) to remove invasive cattails from Allouez Bay;...
Superior acquires Princess Theatre artifacts at auction
On Oct. 23, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting of Superior’s Historic Preservation Committee, Housing Planner Jeff Skrenes informed committee members that he had acquired four Princess Theatre artifacts...
